Production Associate (1st Shift)

Job Summary: Qualified applicants must be able to perform all tasks noted below in a busy environment with limited supervision. From time to time, you may be required to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant. Must also be prepared for any related duties Ornua Ingredients North America (within reason) assigned by the Supervisor or Management. 

Wage:

$17.75

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 5 am - 3 pm, overtime as required 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist SOS operator with over wrap machine and fill roll changes, as well as packaging cheese, box assembly, palletizing of product, miscellaneous cleanup and other duties assigned by management. 

Required Skills and Abilities:  

• Package finished product including box making, lining, filling, closing, and palletizing. 

• Inspect cheese products, packing and boxes for damage, report deficiencies to proper parties.   

• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.  

• Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.  

• Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.  

• Attend all required company training. 

• Attention to accuracy. 

• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.  

• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.  

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds consistently. 

• Stand for extended periods of time.  

• Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.  

• Walk 

• Stand 

• Lift 

• Climb ramps or stairs  

• Push/pull 

• Sitting 

Required Personal Protective Equipment: 

• Hearing protection 

• Bump cap  

• Hair net 

• Uniform 

• Safety glasses 

• Safety shoes 

• Gloves  

Tools and Equipment Used:  

• Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) 

• Knives 

• Markers, pens 

• I-Pad 

Environmental Conditions 

• General manufacturing environment 

• Withstanding extreme hot and cold temperatures  

Benefits

• Benefits starting day one
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with 4 different plans to choose from)
• Quarterly bonus
• Paid Breaks (Production roles for full 40-hour week)
• 80 hrs of PTO (incremented over time)
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Employee Assist Program
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Various company events
• Paid parental leave
• Education and training opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Short-term and long-term disability – paid by the company
• Basic Life Insurance – paid by the company
• 9 paid holidays